Taking the trail to the southeast will take you to the zoo. Taking the trail northwest will take you to the Swamp Rabbit Cafe, Furman University, and Traveler's Rest. This is one of our favorite bike/walk paths in the area. There are a lot of great restaurants and breweries along the trail. For a shorter walk, you can also just explore the Liberty Bridge in Falls Park, a block away from AC Hotel. If you're interested, bikes can be rented at Reedy Rides.
This is a little further out from downtown but well worth the drive if you enjoy wine and seeing some cute goats!